The Nepal Economic Observatory
Independent research on Nepal's development, grounded in public evidence and written for a broad audience.
Ideas matter most when they lead to better decisions.
This platform brings together decades of work in development economics, public finance, governance, institutional reform, and economic policy. It highlights the principal areas of professional engagement, current research priorities, and the guiding principles that shape the work presented here. At its core is a commitment to evidence, independence, critical inquiry, and development that strengthens institutions rather than merely expanding interventions.
We connect development data with policy analysis. Our research is independent and accessible to policymakers, practitioners, and citizens of Nepal.What we do
Three areas of work
Books, audio, and sector analysis support evidence-based discussion in Nepal.
Research & publishing
Independent books and reports examine Nepal's development partnerships, fiscal policies, and institutional frameworks.
Podcasts & media
Audio conversations explain economic issues for students, officials, and citizens.
Policy analysis
Sector-by-sector evaluations assess programs, frameworks such as World Bank CPFs, and outcomes in Nepal's communities.
Our research focus areas
These themes shape the Observatory's research and publications.
Development finance
Multilateral lending, IDA/IBRD flows, and their outcomes
Governance & federalism
Nepal's federal transition and institutional capacity
Climate & disaster resilience
Disaster risk management and climate adaptation across sectors
Social policy & inclusion
Gender, equity, and evaluations of social protection programs
Trade & regional integration
Nepal's economic links with India, China, and other markets
Digital economy
ICT readiness, digital governance, and technology in development
Guiding principles
How we approach research on Nepal's future.
No institutional funding. Research uses evidence and remains independent of advocacy.
Every claim grounded in publicly available data, CPF evaluations, and IEG reports.
Complex economics explained for a wide audience.
Research intended to inform policy conversations.